EATAKU
People like me.
I travel a lot. I eat a lot. I cook a lot.
As the Talent Scout for Marvel Comics, my job takes me around the world. While I do thrive on the thrill of constant travel, being on the road and away from home for extended periods of time does take its toll. So when not meeting artists or reviewing portfolios, I keep my batteries charged by exploring the culinary culture and cuisine of whatever city or country I find myself in.
Photos of food. Videos of vineyards. Reviews of restaurants. Recipes for refreshments. This site is now my way of sharing my international epicurean adventures with you.
Enjoy!
(You can also follow me on Twitter at @cbcebulski and visit my comic book blog at www.chesterfest.blogspot.com)
20th February 2012
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As an ex-Connecticut resident and frequent visitor (Hi, Mom & Dad!), I fully support this motion…
20th February 2012
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Discovered the most amazing garlic “infused” baked ham at our Polish butcher in Derby, CT. They stuff cloves of garlic, along with a few peppercorns, inside the ham when they bake it!
18th February 2012
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As per tradition, had my birthday dinner at Kyoya in NYC last night, and Chef Sono went all out on the sashimi platter!!
17th February 2012
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To everyone who’s joked about my mother-in-law living with us…
This is why you don’t see me complaining!
17th February 2012
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Had the pleasure of meeting another one of my inspirations this week, Chef Eric Ripert!
15th February 2012
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Singapore Tourism Board 2012 Press Luncheon
Earlier this week, I was lucky enough to be invited by the Singapore Tourism Board to a press luncheon at the Michelin-starred restaurant Laut to help ring in the Year of the Dragon here in New York City!
With a booming economy and a culture that everyone seems to be buzzing about, especially where food is concerned, members of the STB and Singapore’s Ambassador to the UN, Mr. Albert Chua, spoke about dozens of exciting new developments and attractions in the Lion City for 2012 and beyond. Then, Makansutra author and street food aficionado KF Seetoh took the stage with none other than Anthony Bourdain himself to entertain and educate the crowd with tales of their Singaporean eating adventures over the years.
In their casual conversations, this dynamic dining duo discussed everything from where to get the best chicken rice, to the rise of the hawker centers, to the influence of international cuisines on Singapore, to the secrets of char kway teow!
Here’s a quick look at the exclusive event and the lip-smacking Singaporean lunch we were served…
A nice coconut water cooler to start…
Soy milk with coffee jelly…
A fried tofu puff with chili sauce…
Chicken satay…
Singaporean roti bread with a curry dipping sauce, and a side of rojak, which is a traditional fruit and vegetable salad..
The laksa looked so good I dug into it before snapping a picture. Sorry!
Carrot cake, Hainanese chicken rice and an incredible beef rendang…
And for dessert, a trio of Southeast Asian specialties: kuih dadar, a crepe with pandan and coconut; onde onde, a sweet potato and rice cake; and coconut tapioca pudding!
The assembled speakers…
From left to right, Singapore’s Ambassador to the UN, Mr. Albert Chua and his wife; Serene Tan, the Singapore Tourism Board’s Regional Director; Anthony Bourdain; and KF Seetoh.
As previously posted, I had the chance to grab a quick minute with Tony…
And also with KF Seetoh…
Seetoh joked about how he always likes taking pictures next to people who make him look thinner. :)
A wonderful afternoon was had by all, and I owe huge thanks to Aik Wye Ng, Serene Tan, Divine Lim, and everyone else at the Singapore Tourism Board and M Silver PR for inviting Eataku along!!
14th February 2012
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An old high school friend, Jack Crouch, runs Bristol Bay Seafood and was out oystering in the Outer Banks in North Carolina last week.
He gets amazing oysters, I get foodhazed! :)
14th February 2012
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As if I couldn’t be excited enough about going to Hong Kong next month, Amy Chu sends me over this article on the deep fried pork chop from Delicious Kitchen!! And my contacts there tell me it’s very close to the Disney offices I’ll be visiting!!
Thanks to @ThirstyPig for the pic.
14th February 2012
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The high point of my month so far…
13th February 2012
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My buddy David Bogart foodhazing me from Paulie Gee’s pizzeria, with a Hellboy and a Grapeful Dead pie!
What’s on a Grapeful Dead, you ask? It’s baby spinach, olive oil, mild gouda, shaved parmigiano reggiano and pickled red grape halves!
Want!
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